Luis Suarez will leave Atlético Madrid at the end of the season, the club announced on Sunday.
The 35-year-old has spent two years in the Spanish capital and Atletico confirm his departure ahead of their LaLiga home clash with Seville.
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“At the end of the match, the Wanda Metropolitano will pay tribute to Luis Suarez and Hector Herrerawho will say goodbye to the Red & White family today,” club posted on social networks.
Suarez started Atletico’s final home game and received a standing ovation from supporters when he was brought on in the second half.
After the game, an emotional Suarez gave a farewell speech in front of the audience at the Wanda Metropolitano.
“I want to thank all the Atletico fans, all the staff, who work here every day. It’s been impressive how much love they’ve shown me since I arrived, and I won’t. never forget that. I’m so grateful,” he said.
Thanks for all the unforgettable moments, Luis.
Forever one of us ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/3w9g20ylez
– Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) May 15, 2022
“Dear my teammates, for opening the door for me in a difficult moment, what I have to do is try to get it back on the pitch, I give 200% to a club that has open the door for me… We won the tournament Last year, unfortunately we couldn’t celebrate it with the fans, but the love I get every day on the street is amazing, I will never forget that.
“My family and I will always be grateful, and wherever we are, I will be an Atletico fan, we will carry that in our hearts.”
The match ended with a score of 1-1 and This result helps Sevilla qualify for the Champions League next season.
Suarez moved to Atletico from rivals LaLiga Barcelona on a free transfer in 2020 and played a key role in helping Diego Simeone’s side win their first league title since 2014.
The striker has scored 21 goals in all competitions in the 2020-21 season, including the winner on the final day against Real Valladolid to claim the title.
The Uruguay The international has struggled to replicate his good form this season and hasn’t had much game time on the field.
Suarez has contributed 13 goals and three assists in all competitions this term but has not featured regularly in the first team and played just eight minutes in the Champions League knockout stages against Atletico. Manchester United and City of Manchester.
Suarez could make one last appearance for the club as they face the next trip Real Sociedad next week.
